This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined Rich Kelly, Esq. President and Founder of RC Kelly Law Associates and NSTA Counsel. Curt and Rich discuss piece rate pay and hourly pay. Rich delves into the benefits of pay by the run opposed to by the hour. The duo outline important minimum wage laws that contractors should be aware of. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! 

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Steve Kelley,   Chief Commercial Officer, of In-Charge Energy, a new NSTA Vendor Partner,  joins NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a lively podcast. Steve recaps his presentation from the 2022 NSTA Fall Conference. Steve and Curt then discuss the importance of smart charging and flexible charging infrastructure. The duo delve into important considerations to take into account when choosing chargers for your fleet . Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Student transportation’s first podcast, with a NEW episode EVERY week!

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Tom Hamilton, Executive Director of the School Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM). Tom outlines his background and provides an overview of STAM. Tom and Curt outline the political impacts of the recent elections on STAM. The duo highlight some initiatives that STAM is currently working on in the legislative and regulatory realms. Student transportation professionals go to NSTA: The Bus Stop to find out the latest industry trends and news, and so should you. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!

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A special episode this week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by industry stalwart, John Elliott, Sr., CEO Emeritus of National Express. John outlines his start in student transportation, as well as his journey through 52 years of experience with the yellow bus. John and Curt chat about the many changes in the industry over the years. Finally, the duo highlight the impact of the school bus driver shortage and Electric School Buses on the pupil transportation. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too! 

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This week on  NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Becky Weber, Managing Director, of Prime Policy Group. Becky and Curt highlight the impact of the recent 2022 Midterm Elections. The duo outlines the impact of split ticket voters on the races. Finally, Becky and Curt delve into the policy impacts that Midterms had on NSTA priorities.  Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. 

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This week on a special edition of  NSTA: The Bus Stop Live  NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Tony Civitella, President and CEO of Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner. Tony and Curt discuss the impact of the electric school bus transition on the industry. They highlight strategies that contractors are using to address the driver shortage. They then delve into the response of transportation administrators to the work that contractors are doing to address labor shortages. Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. 

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Linda Neff, Director of the School Transportation Program with Keystone Insurers Group, an NSTA Royalty Partner. Linda and Curt discuss the recent Catalytic Converter Theft Webinar, which Linda participated in.  Linda outlines the impact of inflation on the insurance market. The duo delve into impact that the driver shortage has had on contractor, and how it can be addressed.  Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. 

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Sue Gander, Director of the Electric School Bus Initiative with the World Resources Institute. Sue and Curt discuss the Electric School Bus Initiative and their goals. The duo delves into the challenges of electrification of the nation's school bus fleet. Sue then highlights the importance of workforce development for electric school bus support staff. Finally, the duo highlight electrification success stories. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -  NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Michelle Atwell, Chief, Safety Countermeasures Division, Office of Safety Programs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss about National School Bus Safety Week. Michelle outlines National Pedestrian Safety Month. Michelle and Curt then discuss the recently launched NHTSA media campaign on illegal passing. Finally, the duo discuss NHTSA efforts to address illegal passing following the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law . Student transportation professionals go to NSTA: The Bus Stop to find out the latest industry trends and news, and so should you. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode every week - reasonable advertising packages are available too!

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn interviews Dennis Roche, Co-Founder of Burbio - a school data tracker. Dennis outlines trends being seen across the country during the back-to-school period. Dennis provides an update on remote and hybrid learning. Dennis then highlights spending trends as they relate to staffing shortages. The duo discuss patterns in school enrollment.  Plenty of information to go along with your morning coffee at NSTA: The Bus Stop. 

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